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Aversion Quotes by Ambrose Bierce
- REPARTEE, n. Prudent insult in retort. Practiced by gentlemen with a constitutional aversion to violence, but a strong disposition to offend. In a war of…
- POTABLE, n. Suitable for drinking. Water is said to be potable; indeed, some declare it our natural beverage, although even they find it palatable only…
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- Jealousy - that jumble of secret worship and ostensible aversion. — Emile M. Cioran
- I deeply detest social distinction and snobbery, and in that lies my strong aversion to titular honours. — Helen Clark
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